In these 365 meditations, Webb shares the wisdom she gained by looking at the Bible again to see what it really said. She also provides suggested Bible readings, key scriptural phrases, anecdotes and other encouraging thoughts to help Christians achieve balance, leave perfectionism behind and learn to live by grace. Joan C. Webb is a successful businesswoman, speaker and teacher. She is also the current president of the Minnesota Christian Writers Guild.
The Bible is full of questions asked by God, Jesus, ordinary people, Satan, and even a donkey. Some are questions that we've wrestled with but have been reluctant to voice. Others are asked to comfort, to convict, or to reinforce spiritual principles. Drawing Closer to God examines 365 of these questions to uncover biblical truth readers can apply personally to their lives. Each devotional concludes with a question designed to encourage reflection and prayer, leaving readers with practical takeaway and a renewed appreciation for God's Word.
When it was published in 1987, Letting God was the first book to explore the themes of the Twelve-Step programs within the context of Christian tradition. Now revised to emphasize its spiritual focus, and including an introduction presenting a monthly theme, each daily reading begins with a selection from the New Testament. These are followed by eloquent, thought-provoking meditations that reveal how the passages apply to Christian living today, and conclude with a brief prayer. This inspiring daily devotional strengthens and encourages the reader, providing sustenance for the sould and practical insights on everyday life.
Daily meditations taken from the works of an acclaimed novelist, essayist, and preacher who has articulated what he sees with a freshness and clarity and energy that hails our stultified imaginations.
This perennial book features daily meditations, each written by Rohr and adapted or excerpted from his many written and recorded works. The meditations are arranged around seven themes: Methodology: Scripture as validated by experience, and experience as validated by tradition, are good scales for one's spiritual worldview Foundation: If God is Trinity and Jesus is the face of God, then it is a benevolent universe. God is not someone to be afraid of, but is the Ground of Being and on our side. Frame: There is only one Reality. Any distinction between natural and supernatural, sacred and profane is a bogus one. Ecumenical: Everything belongs and no one needs to be scapegoated or excluded. Evil and illusion only need to be named and exposed truthfully, and they die in exposure to the light. Transformation: The separate self is the problem, whereas most religion and most people make the "shadow self" the problem. This leads to denial, pretending, and projecting instead of real transformation into the Divine. Process: The path of descent is the path of transformation. Darkness, failure, relapse, death, and woundedness are our primary teachers, rather than ideas or doctrines. Goal: Reality is paradoxical and complementary. Non-dual thinking is the highest level of consciousness. Divine union, not private perfection, is the goal of all religion. Yes, and...is an excellent daily prayer resource for fans of Richard Rohr's work, and those who are looking for an alternate way to live out their faith--a way centered in the open-minded search for spiritual relevance of a transforming nature.
Marva Dawn is known throughout the world for her bestselling devotional and theological books and for her popular lectures on worship, ministry, and church and family life. Morning by Morning takes readers through a year of daily devotional readings selected from the best, most inspiring passages of Dawn's writings.
Get inspired and deepen your connection with God every day In the midst of your busy day, take a private moment to connect with God and refresh your spirit. Daily Meditations for Christians offers short meditations that pair powerful excerpts of fiction with words of faith, inspiring you to find meaning—and grow closer to God daily. Each memorable line from a piece of Christian fiction is followed by a brief reflection, prayer, or affirmation. Scripture passages for these daily meditations are referred to by chapter and verse, encouraging you to pick up your favorite Bible and finish your personal practice in contemplation. Daily Meditations for Christians includes: A year in Christ—365 short daily meditations give you thought starters for every day of the year—or as often as you want to spend a few minutes reflecting. Notable authors—Deepen your spiritual insights with inspirational quotes from Terri Blackstock, J.R.R. Tolkien, Beth Moore, Karen Kingsbury, C.S. Lewis, and Willam Paul Young. Specific guidance—Daily meditations are indexed by both subject and Scripture passage—so you can rediscover the topics that speak to you most. Connect with God's word every day through Daily Meditations for Christians.
My Utmost for His Highest has been a proven, best-selling devotional for many years. Over the past century, Oswald Chambers’s writings have inspired countless people to drink deeply from the biblical truths that he so passionately championed. His words are simultaneously penetrating and invigorating, and they trigger something in your soul leaving you forever changed. The biblical thoughts and themes that Chambers delivers in this updated-language edition will resonate with you as you seek to grow your faith. We have also included the topical section
Sometimes it can be difficult to know what to pray for or even how to talk with God. Following in the footsteps of the popular 365 Pocket Prayers that has touched so many lives, here is an edition just for women. 365 Pocket Prayers for Women lets you grow closer to God through this honest and heartfelt collection of daily prayers. There's a topical index in the back of the book so whether you need to pray about conflict, self-esteem issues, health and healing, your family, or a recent disappointment you've experienced, 365 Pocket Prayers for Women helps you open your heart to the one who listens. Each reading in this convenient, easy-to-carry, quick-access guide begins with a daily prayer and ends with a promise from Scripture.
